Hugo Ekitike was in Bullish spirits after scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Everton and said he felt the power of Anfield ‘.
The 23-year-old has made a promising start of life with the Reds, four times in seven performances and impressive in his all-round game.
Ekitike scored clinically at home to Everton on Saturday, enjoying a Dream Merseyside Derby debut and helping Liverpool to victory.
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Spend against Liverpoolfc.com After the game, the Frenchman was in elevated spirits and he discussed the influence of the Anfield.
“Top. Top, great,” said Ekitike.
“I clearly knew that the game was really important for the fans, so a victory today was important. I felt the stadium and the crowd was very loud today.
“It is a very proud feeling, happy feeling. We just have to continue.
‘[It] was a good first half. When they returned, it was a bit difficult with the 2-1.
“But we just kept the right mentality until the end and I think that is the difference at the end.”
Ekitike also showed the hunger he has when it comes to a ruthless goal scorer and says he is driven every week to find the net.
“I want to score every game, if you ask me,” he added.
“The last game I didn’t score, but I always try to find a way to make the difference. It can be a goal, an assist, a run to create space for another player. It’s good.
“At the end, the most important [thing] Is the team and they are the three points today. “
It was such an impressive opening of a few months in a Liverpool shirt for Ekitike, which has shown so much that leads the line, from a good finish to smart link-up game.
While the arrival of Alexander Isak is in danger of limiting its playing time, he still gets many minutes, with the Reds playing in four separate competitions this season.
Ekitike can also shine on the left wing, so that he can also start next to Isak and instead of Cody Gakpo, which is currently not in the best form.
At the age of 23 there is so much more of the striker of France, and the early signs are nothing but encouraging.
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